Anyone can do it!
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
While I was on vacation there was a City Council election. Don’t worry, I voted absentee before I left town. A couple of incumbents were defeated. They were both appointed incumbents. No big loss with either of them losing.
What I found interesting was the top voter getter in the at-large competition was an 18 year old high school senior. I saw a couple of yard signs for him. I know he had some buttons made up. But, not much else. Not enough to come out on top of a four way race. He did something else I am not aware of.
What’s the point of this?
Anyone can win an election if they just try.
This kid defeated a Political Science Professor and a Business Executive. He worked his base and got them to the polls. Not sure how he did it, but he did it. I suspect it was an internet based campaign aimed at his contemporaries. His victory margin was very impressive.
With 2/3 of local elections going unopposed, I tire of hearing excuses from citizens who say they want to run for office and never do. They complain about the actions of their elected officials and do nothing about it.
If Romaine can do it … anyone can.
Good luck Kid.
Here’s hoping this is the start of something big.
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